Bas RuttenAlias: El GuapoRecord: 28-4-1 (12 KO, 13 Sub)Background: Muay Thai / Tae Kwon Do / Kyokushin KarateWorld Titles: UFC HW Champion, 3X King of PancraseMost Memorable Match: Vs. Frank Shamrock, Pancrase – Truth 5Biography: A charismatic person to say the least, Bas is known by most as the once loveable Pride color commentator, when in reality it’s his rise to fame in the Pancrase organization that steals the show. Rutten, a striker in an organization filled with grapplers, had to adapt to stay ahead. If holding wins over some of the greatest fighters in the world isn’t enough, making it seem easy should be.

Chuck LiddellAlias: The IcemanRecord: 20-3-0 (13 KO, 1 Sub)Background: Kempo KarateWorld Titles: 5X UFC LHW ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Randy Couture, UFC 52Biography: One of the UFC’s most popular and recognizable fighters, Chuck has amassed wins over just about everyone thrown in front of him. Liddell is well known for his awkward, yet extremely effective punching style. Many of the world’s greatest fighters have fallen victim to his long looping overhand punch.

Don FryeAlias: The PredatorRecord: 17-5-1 (6 KO, 9 Sub)Background: Freestyle Wrestling / Greco Roman WrestlingTitles: UFC 8 Champion, UU 96 ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Gary Goodridge, UU 96Biography: Don Frye is someone who has always seemed to have a full set of tools for battle. Frye is easily the toughest, grittiest fighter to have ever stepped foot into any ring or cage, as he has never tapped out to a submission, even if it means having his bones broken in the process. His never die attitude is something that is unique to him, and it has given him tremendous success thruought his career.

Fedor EmelianenkoAlias: noneRecord: 25-1-0 (6 KO, 12 Sub)Background: Sambo / JudoWorld Titles: ’02 Rings King of Kings HW Tournament Champion, ’04 Pride HW Grand Prix Champion, 4X Pride HW ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Pride 25Biography: Fedor, a Russian national hero, has been recognized by many fans of the sport as one of the greatest of all times. Having beaten the worlds greatest strikers on his feet, and the world’s greatest grapplers on the mat, it is easy to see that the reigning champion brings fourth an appropriate gameplan for each fighter he faces.

Frank ShamrockAlias: noneRecord: 21-8-1 (2 KO, 13 Sub)Background: Shoot Fighting / KickboxingTitles: Provisional King of Pancrase, 5X UFC MW ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Tito Ortiz, UFC 22Biography: Frank made his debut into mixed martial arts through his adoptive brother Ken’s stable the Lion’s Den, and impressed many onlookers with his outstanding skill set. He later went on to evolve into a fighter with a unique style and attitude, defeating seemingly better fighters with a combination of composure and cardio. Frank Shamrock was named by many as the fighter of the ninety’s.

Igor VovchanchynAlias: Ice ColdRecord: 45-9-1 (24 KO, 14 Sub)Background: KickboxingWorld Titles: noneMost Memorable Match: Vs. Gary Goodridge, ’00 Pride Grand Prix FinalsBiography: This short, chubby Ukrainian may not seem all that threatening at first, but one punch from his right hand will soon change your mind. Igor, one of the greatest kickboxers to have made the transition to mixed martial arts, brings a devastating style to each match, using his powerful punches to either KO his opponents, or reduce them to mush.

Kazushi SakurabaAlias: The Gracie HunterRecord: 20-8-1 (3 KO, 13 Sub)Background: Shoot FightingWorld Titles: noneMost Memorable Match: Vs. Royce Gracie, ’00 Pride Grand Prix FinalsBiography: A Japanese hero, Sakuraba is mostly known for his legendary wins over four members of the Gracie family. Seemingly out of shape and often in the wrong weight class, Sakuraba is always entertaining and talented beyond words.

Ken ShamrockAlias: The World’s Most Dangerous ManRecord: 27-12-2 (2 KO, 23 Sub)Background: Shoot FightingWorld Titles: 2X OW King of Pancrase, 2X UFC Superfight ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Dan Severn, UFC 6Biography: A pioneer to the sport, Shamrock was the first man to hold a major title in two of the biggest organizations in the world. He also headed the Lion’s Den, which turned out some of the greatest fighters of time. Shamrock has the skills to take the fight anywhere, although often finds his home on his opponents legs, twisting away. Ken Shamrock was the first member along with Royce Gracie to be inducted into the UFC’s hall of fame.

Mark ColemanAlias: The HammerRecord: 15-8-0 (4 KO, 8 Sub)Background: Freestyle WrestlingWorld Titles: UFC HW Champion, ’00 Pride HW Grand Prix ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Igor Vovchanchyn, ’00 Pride Grand Prix FinalsBiography: Coleman made a memorable debut in the UFC, punishing every formidable opponent with his brutal ground and pound tactics. Leading team HammerHouse, this wrestler has used his stunning strength and abilities to take the match wherever he likes. Coleman was the first man to a champion in both the UFC and Pride.

Masakatsu FunakiAlias: noneRecord: 38-11-1 (4 KO, 33 Sub)Background: Shoot FightingWorld Titles: 2X OW King of PancraseMost Memorable Match: Vs. Frank Shamrock, Pancrase- Eyes of the Beat 2Biography: Easily one of the greatest Japanese fighters in the history of mixed martial arts, Funaki is seen by many also as the greatest submission fighter to have ever graced the sport. This status gains truth as he holds multiple submission wins over Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock, Guy Mezger, Yuki Kondo, Minoru Suzuki and Bas Rutten to name a few. Aside from a fantastic career, Funaki is most known for being the creator of the Pancrase organization in Japan, which to this day is still one of the most well known and respected groups in mixed martial arts.

Matt HughesAlias: noneRecord: 40-5-0 (14 KO, 18 Sub)Background: Freestyle WrestlingWorld Titles: 9X UFC WW ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Frank Trigg, UFC 52Biography: Arguably the greatest welterweight fighter of all time, Hughes has amassed a fantastic record, defeating just about everyone with his seemingly endless strength. Known mostly for his devastating slams, Matt has found himself with a belt around his waist for the better part of his professional career.

Mirko FilipovicAlias: CroCopRecord: 22-4-2 (15 KO, 4 Sub)Background: Boxing / KickboxingWorld Titles: ’06 Pride OW Grand Prix ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Igor Vovchanchyn, Pride – Total Elimination ‘03Biogaphy: Possibly the greatest striker to have ever fought in mixed martial arts, CroCop brings an entertaining fight to the fans every time. Known around the world for his trademark left high kick, which has felled even the greatest of fighters, Mirko Filipovic has the uncanny ability to keep people out of their element.

Pedro RizzoAlias: The RockRecord: 14-7-0 (8 KO, 4 Sub)Background: Vale TudoWorld Titles: noneMost Memorable Match: Vs. Josh Barnett, UFC 30Biography: Inspired by the King of the Streets, Marco Ruas, Pedro was determined to become a professional fighter. With his hero at his side he made his way to the UFC, where he devastated his opponents with precise leg kicks and solid punches. Although he may never have won a world title, Rizzo is easily one of the most talented young fighters to have ever fought in the UFC.

Randy CoutureAlias: The NaturalRecord: 14-8-0 (6 KO, 2 Sub)Background: Greco Roman WreslingWorld Titles: 3X UFC HW Champion, 3X UFC LHW ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Chuck Liddel, UFC 43Biography: Randy started his mixed martial arts career at a late age, but he wasn’t dubbed the natural for nothing. Randy is the first person in the history of the UFC to win a title in two weight categories, not once but twice. Randy Couture was also the fourth member inducted into the UFC hall of fame.

Royce GracieAlias: noneRecord: 13-3-3 (12 Sub)Background: Brazilian Jiu-JitsuWorld Titles: UFC 1 Champion, UFC 2 Champion, UFC 4 ChampionMost Memorable Match: Vs. Kimo Leopoldo, UFC 3Biography: Royce Gracie, a small and slender man, put the UFC on the map by defeating much larger opponents using his families patented martial art. Royce is solely responsible for the popularization of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as it is today considered a necessity amongst many fighters around the world. Royce Gracie was the first member along with Ken Shamrock to be inducted into the UFC’s hall of fame.

Tsuyoshi KohsakaAlias: TKRecord: 19-11-1 (7 KO, 5 Sub)Background: JudoWorld Titles: noneMost Memorable Match: Vs. Mark Hunt, Pride – Total Elimination AbsoluteBiography: One of the sports most inspiring fighters, TK has never been one to back out of a match, and with his many abilities it has landed him plenty of success. Along with Frank Shamrock and Maurice Smith, Kohsaka formed the Alliance, which greatly improved all of their skills. The TK Guard, a type of open guard, also opened many peoples eyes at another useful aspect of ground fighting in mixed martial arts.

Wanderlei SilvaAlias: The Axe MurdererRecord: 31-6-1 (21 KO, 4 Sub)Background: Muay Thai / Brazilian Jiu-JitsuWorld Titles: ’03 Pride MW Grand Prix Champions, 6X Pride MW ChampionBiography: One of the most feared fighters in mixed martial arts competition, Wanderlei Silva brings a fast paced, non-stop action fight to the fans every time. With his wild punches, knees from the clinch and head stomps, Silva has left many fighters bloody and unconscious on the mat.

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Disclaimer: Please realize that the list mentioned above is completely subjective, and in no way is an official list of sorts. The fighters I have inducted into this imaginary hall of fame have been picked from a certain criteria that you may not all agree with. The bio's have been shortened to make the overall post shorter, but if you feel that I have left something important out, please add. If you wish to mention a fighter who you think is deserving of being in this list, please feel free to share, but remember that this is MY hall of fame, and I may not agree with your candidate.

I would add Maurice Smith as he was the first really good striker to hold a major title I can think of.

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I would add Maurice Smith as he was the first really good striker to hold a major title I can think of.

He was one of the fighters that I was really thinking about adding, but I didn't just because he never really develloped a solid ground game during his career, and aside from his win over Coleman (which was legendary to say the least) and some other decent wins, hes never really impressed me...

Igor VovchanchynKazushi SakurabaHenzo Gracie3 of my favorite pride originalsi know he will never make anybodies HOF but i always liked watching Akira Shoji. win or lose he fought his butt off and was always entertaining and was a crowd favorite

is there any way i can get ahold of any of bas' fights? i havent seen very many.

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Igor VovchanchynKazushi SakurabaHenzo Gracie3 of my favorite pride originalsi know he will never make anybodies HOF but i always liked watching Akira Shoji. win or lose he fought his butt off and was always entertaining and was a crowd favorite

is there any way i can get ahold of any of bas' fights? i havent seen very many.

There is a way, but maybe you can find some decent fights on youtube or dailymotion

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